Separately, Indian authorities uncovered another Starlink device earlier this month during a drug bust at sea, which resulted in the seizure of $4.2 billion worth of methamphetamine. Officials suspect the smugglers used the satellite internet device for navigation and have issued a legal demand to Starlink for details about its purchase.

Elon Musk said Starlink satellite internet is inactive in India, his first comments since authorities seized two of the company's devices in recent weeks, one in an armed conflict zone and another in a drug smuggling bust.

SpaceX founder Elon Musk has said that said Starlink satellite beams were turned off over India. His post came as reaction to claims that the Starlink device was being used in violence hit Manipur.

The Indian army seized what looks like a Starlink Mini antenna from insurgents in Manipur. Pointing out that Starlink is not licensed in India, Elon

Elon Musk's Starlink found itself in a controversy after Indian Army discovered its equipment during a raid on insurgents in Manipur. Musk denied Star

More than 250 people have been killed and thousands rendered homeless in ethnic violence between Meiteis and Kuki-Zo groups in Manipur since May last year.

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Security forces in Manipur recovered a Starlink dish and router, despite the service being unavailable in India. Elon Musk confirmed Starlink's inactivity in the region. The device, marked with RPF/PLA,

Elon Musk said there is no Starlink connectivity in India after authorities seized two devices—one in conflict-hit Manipur and another during a $4.2 billion drug bust.